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Introduction

From the landscaped gardens peppered with a variety of exotic palm trees, to the contemporary, elegant decor and excellent service, VidaMar continue to live up to their reputation for attention to detail.

Accommodation

The hotel has 260 spacious rooms, each decorated in soothing neutral tones. Rooms allocated to Saga guests have resort views, or you can upgrade to a nature, pool or sea-view room for a supplement, subject to availability.

Food and Drink

Look forward to delicious included meals in the buffet-style Ocean restaurant which features show cooking, plus once a week dine in the Mamma Mia Italian restaurant (booking essential). You'll also receive an in-resort credit (€15 per person) to use at two seasonal à la carte restaurants, the Japanese Koh Sushi and the Sabor a Mar seafood restaurant. There will also be a new à la carte restaurant en route to the beach from September 2017 where you can dine for an extra charge.

Throughout the day, savour refreshments at the coffee and snack bars, while in the evening there's the chic main bar.

Entertainment

Enjoy live entertainment twice a week. There are a number of hiking trails in the surrounding countryside, along with a choice of water sports available from the beach. Electric bike hire and golf at the neighbouring 18-hole course can be arranged in resort for an extra charge.

Other Hotel Information

Public areas at this large hotel are conveniently close to each other. Facilities include two outdoor saltwater pools, one of which is a large free-form pool, and a state-of-the-art wellness centre with 24-hour gym, and for an extra charge, an indoor heated pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam bath and treatments.

From the landscaped gardens peppered with a variety of exotic palm trees, to the contemporary, elegant decor and excellent service, VidaMar continue to live up to their reputation for attention to detail. Restaurant Outdoor swimming pool Heated outdoor pool Bar Heated indoor pool Sauna Jacuzzi Steam room Gym

Algarve

Ruled by the Moors for several centuries and separated from the rest of Portugal by a row of hills, the Algarve has a culture, climate and coastline all of its own. From rocky coves and sandy beaches, to traditional hill towns and modern resorts, there are plenty of contrasts to discover here. Salgados is set an area of outstanding natural beauty, beside an unspoilt sandy beach, Praia dos Salgados.

Salgados

The hotel has an enviable setting in a peaceful location adjacent to the dunes of Praia dos Salgados, reached via a 200-metre long boardwalk, and an 18-hole golf course. Decked walkways continue parallel to the shore, perfect for leisurely strolls. Besides the golf course is Lagoa dos Salgados, a wetland nature reserve that’s a haven for a variety of birdlife. There are a number of hiking trails in the surrounding countryside, and a choice of water sports available from the beach. The small village of Guia, famous for its piri-piri chicken, is five kilometres away while the lively bars and restaurants of Albufeira are six kilometres away. You can visit Albufeira courtesy of Saga's shuttle bus which runs four times a week. There’s also a local bus stop 900 metres from the hotel from where a regular service runs to the centre of Albufeira. Faro airport is a 45-minute drive away.

John Shillito

Inspired by vintage recordings of early American jazz masters, John Shillito borrowed an old cornet and started his playing career whilst still a Sheffield schoolboy. His successful career as a trumpeter, jazz musician and bandleader spans over five decades – he has played and sung at all the major UK festivals, throughout Europe, in Russia and South Africa, as well as in the birthplace of jazz – New Orleans.